Castro Needle Holder straight with lock stndrd 142mm length

Controlled Needle Handling for General Surgery

The Castro Needle Holder straight with lock stndrd 142mm length is a general-surgery instrument designed to hold and guide surgical needles during suturing. Its straight configuration supports a direct working approach, while the integrated lock helps maintain a controlled hold when the needle must remain positioned between hand movements. At 142mm overall length, it provides a practical balance of reach and handling for routine suturing tasks. The instrument is suited to workflows that require deliberate needle control, consistent positioning, and clear access to the operative area without adding unnecessary complexity to the setup.

Use Cases

• Holding surgical needles securely during routine suturing in general surgery.
• Guiding needle placement through tissue with a straight, direct instrument approach.
• Using the lock to help maintain needle position during controlled hand movements.
• Supporting suturing workflows where a 142mm needle holder provides practical working reach.
• Handling needles during wound closure and other general-surgery suturing tasks.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the needle holder promptly after use according to facility procedures and applicable instrument-care guidance.
• Inspect the straight jaws, locking mechanism, and overall condition before use; remove the instrument from service if damage or abnormal function is observed.
• Handle the instrument carefully to protect the working surfaces and locking mechanism from impact or misuse.
• Store the needle holder in a clean, dry, protected location according to facility protocols.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.